Executive Director, Gas Development

NextEra Energy Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employee benefits package

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking an Executive Director of Gas Development to lead the full project lifecycle from planning and permitting through construction and operational readiness. This role reports to the VP of Gas Development and requires extensive energy industry experience and strategic decision-making across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong stakeholder management, resource alignment, and a proven track record of delivering complex energy projects on time and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in power development or related energy sectors.
• 6+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• High School Grad/GED and a Bachelor's or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Translates financial, commercial, risk management, technical and operating goals into contracting strategies and objectives.
• Develops and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Directs cross-functional teams through solicitation and negotiation processes.
• Provides leadership and drives key decisions during negotiations.
• Oversees development of contracts to position project execution teams for success.
• Presents to influence senior management decision making.
• Develops, coaches and mentors team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent experience

Bachelor's - Business Administration

Master's - Business Administration

Job description

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Executive Director, Gas Development

Date: Sep 30, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 97409

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

This leadership role will report directly to the Vice President of Gas Development and will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and permitting to construction and operational readiness. The Executive Director will drive strategic decision-making, ensuring the alignment of project objectives with business goals, managing key stakeholder relationships, and securing necessary resources and approvals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power plant development, energy industry regulations, and cross-functional team leadership, with a strong track record of delivering complex energy projects successfully.

Job Overview

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Translates NextEra Energy, Inc. financial, commercial, risk management, technical and operating goals into effective contracting strategies and objectives
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external strategic partners
• Oversees and directs the work of internal, cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams through the solicitation and negotiation processes
• Provides overall leadership and drives key decisions during negotiations
• Oversees the development of contracts that position the internal project execution team for maximum success
• Presents with intent to influence decision making by senior management
• Develops, coaches and mentors team members
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED
• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 12+ years
• Supervisory/Management Experience 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Business Administration
• Master's - Business Administration

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Business Development
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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